Datejust
Explorer
Okay, I know we love a poll so here's one... I will definitely be buying one of these watches (in the configurations shown) new from an AD during the course of the next few weeks/months, but I genuinely can't decide which to choose.
I'm not interested in any other suggestions... I'd just like to know which you'd go for and - if you can be bothered to tell me - why.
Thanks very much for your help!
Explorer - “timeless”.
The fluted bezel and jubilee always remind of middle-aged lotharios in the ‘70s, replete with unbuttoned shirt and white shoes.
For me it would be the Datejust. Never been a fan of the large numerals on the Explorer dial. The Datejust dial could be seen as a little plain by contrast, but I like the clean, classic look. Another decisive issue could be if you prefer a date on your watch or not. I do, so that's another point for the Datejust. Overall, it feels like a more complete and versatile watch to me. Having said that, I prefer a smooth bezel to the fluted one, but that's not enough for the Explorer to win me over.
This for me. The dial doesn't sit well in my mind, someone has decided you get a big 9,3 and a 6 and you should like it. I don't. The Tudor Ranger dial is far nicer IMO.Originally Posted by 50kopek
Agreed and.put better than I ever could.
LOL - maybe that's the look he's going for ?
+ agree that the Explorer is timeless
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This maybe the exact look he’s going for.
Anyway I’d go DJ looks superior.
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For everyday use, the Explorer. For special occasions only, the DJ (although very pimpish as above). However, I wouldn't be going for 36mm if I were you - the 39mm Explorer is perfect on a 6.75" wrist and I prefer the look to the 36mm (but I accept going grey less appealing, unless an AD has one secreted in a safe somewhere).
Datejust every time for me
That is exactly what I like about it - albeit it'd have to be yellow gold, and notwithstanding that I'm well past even that lamentable phase of my sordid existence - even then, I'd still prefer the Explorer...
The Explorer (although I’d prefer the older 49mm model) primarily because I’d struggle with the lack of contrast between the dial and hands on the datejust.
For me, the Explorer. I prefer the minimalist, classic, handsome, no-date look. Less fussy bracelet, less fussy bezel, less fussy dial.
The Datejust for me but only because it's my all time favourite watch and currently have two of 'em.
Datejust for me. Have one on order.
Fluted bezel on a jubilee. But the dial would need to be black or blue.
Also like the white dial from the previous version.
Latest versions are better, but my 16234 was hard to read in some conditions with either white or black dials, I had both and swapped from one to the other.
Jubilee bracelet is one of the most comfortable I’ve owned, similar to the vintage Omega beads of rice I’m currently wearing in this respect.
In car terms, the Explorer is the Defender to the Datejust's Evoque.
There is only one choice - in my opinion, of course.
No, not the DJ.
Date just, fluted bezel and the usefulness of the date function win me over
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DJ - fluted/jubilee. Would look and feel that much more special imo.
Can dress down a DJ but can’t dress up an explorer IMHO.
DJ for me every day of the week.
Had both and DJ far better watch.
I think there is space for both :) I have a 114270 Explorer and a 126234 Blue Dial DJ and love them both.
To answer your question, personally, I would go for the Explorer as I don't particularly like the silver dial DJ.....however if your DJ had been the blue dial variant, I think that would have narrowly swung it to the DJ.
Rolex are not my thing, but for me the Explorer wins hands down, it looks like a watch, the other is a piece of costume jewellery IMHO.
Another vote for the Explorer. The perfect one watch collection.
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Explorer for me every time.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Datejust for me - just looks more special.
I prefer the simplicity of the explorer, I find the bracelet and fluted bezel of the date just a little busy. The date just I see more jewellery like and appealing to a more mature clientele. The explorer a classic watch. 👌
DJ a lot more dressy on jubilee than the explorer
I like both and can’t decide
Hope that helps
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I have a 39mm Explorer and I wear it about 75% of the time. It is way below the radar so you won't get mugged and it just looks like a watch should look like. It is the last watch I would ever get rid of.
The DJ with a serrated bezel just looks a bit Arthur Daley.
The Explorer is the current ‘hot watch’, meaning next year it won’t be any more and your eye will start to wonder. Especially once you realise that they’ve cleverly made it slightly too small so it doesn’t upstage the DJ, which is priced above it. If they made an Explorer that was exactly the right size, it might just end up being their best watch and a timeless classic, however as things stand it’s the DJ36 that wins that title. Understated but still ‘nice’, a DJ works in any situation. I’m unlikely to part with my 16000 DJ for that reason.
I feel like you may have misunderstood the thread
Uhm, what?
Explorer no question, but the dial on the DateJust does nothing for me.
It would be the Explorer for me. It would look good on any occasion in any outfit as would a plain bezel DJ, but not that DJ. Too David Dickinson I'm afraid.
Explorer for me too.
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Out of those options, the Explorer. I'd have a blue DJ over the Explorer though...
DJ for me - it’s more distinctive for when you rotate your watches and I like the white gold element.
DJ for me.
Explorer!
The Explorer is just a stone cold classic look. Timeless and versatile.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Explorer - more classic to my eyes. DJ is, as someone has already said, too much like jewellery (bingy) for me..............not that I can afford either!
I’m not particularly keen on Rolex. Though if it was my money, it would be going on the Explorer - I just prefer black dialled watches.
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Explorer. Why is this even a question?
I like a fluted bezel datejust, but for me they need to have some contrast between hands and dial, and as you are fixed on either of the two configurations listed, the Explorer would get my vote.
All my watches have a black dial, I dont particularly like cyclops and never really fancied a dressy Rolex - so why do I prefer the DJ?
Both lovely but for some unknown reason I prefer and voted for the DJ..
Really, you haven’t noticed? Explorer goes back to 36 (or a bit less), the crowd goes wild, pictures of it are everywhere, everyone wants one, no one can get one. It’s hot at the moment. A good watch will still be a good watch a year later, but that new release excitement wears off as soon as the next new hot watch is released.
Thanks for the comments, everyone. I've obviously noted the number of times dial readability has been mentioned in respect of the DJ. Accordingly I've had another think regarding configuration and have to say that I'm rather keen on this one... not sure if it doesn't change the whole nature of the watch a little too much, though.
Thought? Anyone inclined to change their vote from Explorer to DJ as a consequence?
Yes but the Explorer has endured as a staple design in the Rolex catalogue for decades..? Of course a new watch will be advertised, not sure what that has to do with the decision the OP is making.
Nicer config for sure, but doesn't change my vote.Thanks for the comments, everyone. I've obviously noted the number of times dial readability has been mentioned in respect of the DJ. Accordingly I've had another think regarding configuration and have to say that I'm rather keen on this one...
Thought? Anyone inclined to change their vote from Explorer to DJ as a consequence?
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I saw this a while back and decided to with the previous version - this one:Thanks for the comments, everyone. I've obviously noted the number of times dial readability has been mentioned in respect of the DJ. Accordingly I've had another think regarding configuration and have to say that I'm rather keen on this one... not sure if it doesn't change the whole nature of the watch a little too much, though.
Thought? Anyone inclined to change their vote from Explorer to DJ as a consequence?
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Last edited by DigitalSeb; 30th December 2021 at 12:19.
Not for me Tony.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I've got that 2021 model but with a plain bezel and on an oyster bracelet. The dial is absolutely amazing and definitively the star of the show!Thanks for the comments, everyone. I've obviously noted the number of times dial readability has been mentioned in respect of the DJ. Accordingly I've had another think regarding configuration and have to say that I'm rather keen on this one... not sure if it doesn't change the whole nature of the watch a little too much, though.
Thought? Anyone inclined to change their vote from Explorer to DJ as a consequence?
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